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We did the 4 hour bicycle tour, en we really enjoyed it. Our guide was very passionate, and had a lot of knowledge about the area. The bicycle tour was a nice way to interact with the people living there. I do think you need to feel secure with riding a bicycle to enjoy the tour, since the road is...
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We chose to do this tour as we thought it would give us an insight into Soweto and a chance to explore the Hector Petersen memorial. The tour started very well with 3 very good and interesting guides but as we were only doing the 2 hour tour we were quickly separated and left with an utterly useless guide called...
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We did the 4 hour afternoon tour on a Sunday.
We started with lunch which was a tasty stew.
Then the tour started and it was only the two of us on that day so it was kind of a private tour.
The bikes are not in the best condition but I guess this comes with the territory and it...
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I experienced a different Soweto because of the bicycle tour! Our guide gave us a good historical perspective. The locals were all very friendly and welcoming. It was humbling to see the smiles the children had despite of their living condition. I saw a different side of South Africa.

Soweto is not what you may think. The younger generation have setup brilliant small businesses like this one and captured the tourist income so badly need. Fun, informative, friendly, safe and rewarding. Do it.

I overall had a great time doing the bike tour. 4 hours was possibly too long so if you are rushed for time (only a short stint in joberg) 2 hours is enough. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about soweto history and the future of south Africa. At times I felt they were a bit bored of doing...
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The tour is organized by Lebo's backpackers hostel. Guided by young, well informed, Sowetans you ride the Sowetan streets and learn about the origin of Soweto, the people and of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela and Desmond Tutu, while visiting their houses. You can take a beer in a local pub, or pay a quick visit to the museum of Nelson...
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The concept is excellent: Soweto was a fascinating destination to discover by bike. The guides were highly knowledgeable and friendly (special thanks to Sipho). HOWEVER, I cannot recommend this tour until the owner, Lebo, gets all bikes in roadsafe condition. At 6′3″ I am no longer exceptionally tall, and among Lebo’s many bikes I found a few whose frames were...
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